waveguide
noun/ˈweɪvˌɡaɪd/
Frequency rank: #18,617 most common English word
Meaning
A structure or channel that confines and guides electromagnetic waves along a defined path.
Example sentence
Engineers installed waveguide beneath the floor to direct microwave signals across the laboratory.
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